1 Timothy 6:1

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All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let{G1526} as many{G3745} servants{G1401} as{G3745} are{G1526}{(G5748)} under{G5259} the yoke{G2218} count{G2233}{(G5737)} their own{G2398} masters{G1203} worthy{G514} of all{G3956} honour{G5092}, that{G3363} the name{G3686} of God{G2316} and{G2532} his doctrine{G1319} be{G987} not{G3363} blasphemed{G987}{(G5747)}.

Strong's King James

(1) All who are under the yoke of slavery are to consider their own masters as worthy of all honour, so that יהוה YAHWEH's name and teaching won't be slanderously blasphemed.

The F.O.G

[1] Let those who serve under the authority of others - whether as employees, workers, or in any subordinate role - treat their leaders with full respect. This prevents anyone from speaking badly about יהוה's name or our teaching.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

As many as are servants under a yoke, their own masters worthy of all honour let them reckon, that the name of God and the teaching may not be evil spoken of;

Young's Literal Translation

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1 Timothy 6:1

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Jean Paul Joseph

1 Timothy 6:1